Delta Ready for African Senior Athletics Championship

Delta state acting Governor Kingsley Otuaro says the state government is ready to host the 21st African senior athletics championship billed for August 1st - 5th.

Delta state acting Governor, Kingsley Otuaro

The deputy governor who made this known while declaring open the African trial/cum test run of facilities at the Stephen Keshi stadium, venue for the championship, says everything needed for the tournament is already put in place.

The test run of the facilities for the senior athletics championship tagged “Asaba 2018” features track and field events by amateurs and professional athletes from Nigeria and foreign-based.

The acting governor with other government officials had a feel of the track.

Otuaro in his message to the athletes who will be coming from 45 African countries and Nigeria says the state is prepared to give them a beautiful hosting, noting that delta state is known for its hospitality

Aside the facilities in the stadium, Otuaro says adequate security is also in place for the peaceful conduct of the tournament.

Some of the athletes who distinguished themselves at the test run of the facilities expressed hope for a good performance at the main event.